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W. Va. R. Fam. Ct. 52
Relocation of a parent
A parent with responsibilities under a court ordered parenting plan who changes or intends to change residence for more than 90 days shall file with the circuit clerk and provide to the other parent a notice of relocation which complies with the requirements of W. Va. Code, § 48-9-403. Either parent may request a hearing on the relocation by filing a written request with the circuit clerk and sending a copy of the request to the family court. Within five days of receiving the request for hearing, the family court shall send the parties a scheduling order setting a relocation hearing. Either party may request an expedited hearing, which shall have priority over matters not designated by rule or statute as expedited matters.
History
[Amended by order adopted November 27, 2001, effective January 1, 2002; and by order entered and effective December 1, 2005.]
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- courtswv.gov
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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